Running Races in Washington, District of Columbia — 2026

There are 33 running races in Washington, District of Columbia in 2026. The next is the Cherry Blossom 5K on April 12. Distances include 5K races, half marathons, marathons.

Cherry Blossom 5K

Sun, Apr 12 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Cherry Blossom 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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AEquitas Just Champions Relay Marathon

Fri, Apr 17 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 2026 AEquitas Just Champions Relay Marathon

From $25 Open

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District Detox

Sat, Apr 18 · Washington, DC Washington

Open Closing Soon

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Co-op 5k

Sat, Apr 18 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 5K Run or Walk - LIVE!5K Run or Walk - Virtual

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Stride for Hope 5k & Homecoming Festival

Sat, Apr 25 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual Learner's 5KAlumni 5KVirtual 5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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SOME's Trot for Hunger

Fri, May 1 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual Little Turkey 1-MilerVirtual 5K5K +1

From $15 Closed

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ACOG on the Move!

Fri, May 1 · Washington, DC Washington

Road ACOG on the Move 1MACOG on the Move 5KACOG on the Move Sleep-In

From $35 Open

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Blessed Sacrament Bulldog 5k

Sat, May 2 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Bulldog 5k Run/WalkBulldog Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run (2nd grade and below)

From $35 Open

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Walk to End Breast Cancer

Sat, May 2 · Washington, DC Washington

2026 Walk to End Breast Cancer - Fundraising Event

From $50 Open

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Steps for Vets

Sat, May 2 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Steps for Vets 5K - Run, Walk, Roll

From $45 Open

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Tricia Davis 5K for Sinai House

Sun, May 10 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual Rainbow of Bubbles Fun RunVirtual Race5K Run

From $36 Open

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Miles for Maya

Sat, May 16 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual Miles for Maya 5K Race

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Hardy Middle School 5K Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K (Students/Hardy Faculty & Staff)5K (Adults/Non Faculty)

From $20 Open

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6th Annual Hero Dogs 5K9

Sat, May 16 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Hero Dogs Memorial 1K Fun Run6th Annual Hero Dogs Memorial 5K Run

From $30 Open

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2026 Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K, and Fun Run

Sun, May 17 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Kids' Fun Run3K10K

From $20 Open

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Paul Thurston 5K

Sun, May 24 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K

From $10 Open

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DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K

Sat, May 30 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 5k - In Person5k - Virtual

From $50 Open

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Hike for Headache Health

Mon, Jun 1 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Virtual 5k Run/WalkIn Person Memorial Walk

From $30 Open

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CHCI Run to Lead Virtual 5K

Fri, Jun 5 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual Tier 1 (Medal Only)Tier 2 (Medal & T-Shirt)

From $25 Open

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THE SEVENTH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH HALF MARATHON & 10K (2026)

Sat, Jun 13 · Washington, DC Washington

Open

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6th Annual APA & APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll

Sat, Jul 11 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K Run (In-Person - Washington, DC)

From $35 Open

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Bastille Day 5K

Tue, Jul 14 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K

From $10 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Washington, D.C.

Sat, Jul 18 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 1 or 2 Mile Walk - Child (Ages 6-12)1 or 2 Mile Walk - AdultVirtual - Adult +1

From $10 Open

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48th Annual Ray's Race at APA

Sat, Aug 8 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Ray's Race 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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The Legacy Loop 5K at Chocolate City Criterium

Sat, Aug 15 · Washington, DC Washington

Road The Legacy Loop 5K — Community Run (18-45 minutes)The Legacy Loop 5K — Run Club Championship (Sub-18 minutes)

From $30 Open

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Race for Remembrance - 9/11 Tribute Run - Washington DC to New York NY

Tue, Sep 8 · Washington, DC Washington

Road Race for Remembrance - 9/11 Tribute Run - Washington DC to New York NY

From $385 Open

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5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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13th Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education

Sat, Sep 19 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for EducationVirtual 5KHeath and Wellness Expo

From $40 Closed

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Walk & 5K to End HIV

Sat, Sep 19 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K Run (Chip-Timed)

From $35 Closed

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DC Half Races

Sun, Sep 20 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Foundation for Women's Cancer Race to End Women's Cancer

Sun, Sep 20 · Washington, DC Washington

Virtual 1M Fun Run/WalkVirtual 1M5K Run +1

From $40 Closed

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National Veterans Parade 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $55 Open

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The Great Turkey Chase 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Nov 15 · Washington, DC Washington

Road 1 Mile Fun Run Mann Students/Faculty/Staff1 Mile Fun Run5K Mann Students/Faculty/Staff +1

From $20 Closed

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